Beginner Muay Thai 5: Clinch Sweep

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In this Beginners Muay Thai tutorial, Coach Corey demonstrates a powerful sweeping technique from the clinch. He emphasizes the effectiveness of sweeps in exhausting opponents and demoralizing them during a fight.

Coach Corey begins by showing a clinch variation called the collar tie with inside bicep control. He then breaks down the sweep step-by-step:

1. Establish the clinch with proper head and arm control
2. Execute a long knee followed by a round knee
3. Step behind the opponent's thigh
4. Off-balance the opponent by pulling the head and lifting the arm
5. Use a knee bump to complete the sweep, rotating the opponent to the ground

Throughout the instruction, Coach Corey provides key details on hand placement, body positioning, and the importance of creating rotational pressure to execute the sweep effectively. He stresses that this technique relies more on proper mechanics than raw strength.

Coach Corey also shares insights from his advanced classes, noting how even experienced students can be caught by this sweep when executed with good technique. He encourages students to start gently when practicing and gradually increase intensity as they become more comfortable with the movement.

This video offers viewers a glimpse into more advanced Muay Thai clinch work, showcasing how sweeps can be integrated with striking to create a more complete fighting strategy.